On 25 August 2024, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» University's Traditional Martial Arts for All (TMA4ALL) Malaysia presented "Unity in Motion", an event that celebrated the power of martial arts to bring people together and promote inclusivity.
The event featured a sharing session by Tun Nori Abdullah, daughter of former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who shared her personal experiences as a mother of a child with special needs and how martial arts has played a transformative role in their journey.
In collaboration with the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) and IDEAS Autism, TMA4ALL curated a range of interactive activities designed specifically for gifted children, including colouring, puzzle sessions and more.
The afternoon was filled with thrilling martial arts demonstrations by local and international experts from Malaysia, Germany, Croatia, Spain and Ireland, showcasing the disciplines of silat, taekwondo, karate and nihon taijitsu. Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» University's own students from the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences also took to the stage to demonstrate the ancient arts of wushu and tai chi.
Furthermore, martial arts training sessions were held, allowing attendees to try their hand at various martial arts disciplines. A special section was also dedicated to gifted children, where they could learn karate in a safe and tailored environment.
Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» University's Traditional Martial Arts For All (TMA4ALL) Malaysia 2024 kicked off its opening ceremony at Le Quadri Kuala Lumpur, celebrating and promoting the rich heritage of traditional martial arts in Malaysia and beyond.
The event attracted over 360 attendees, including esteemed martial arts experts from Malaysia and countries such as Ireland, Croatia, Germany, Spain and Mexico. TMA4ALL¡¯s 10-day programme offers a variety of workshops, demonstrations and training sessions focused on traditional martial arts disciplines including silat, wushu, taekwondo, nihon taijitsu, tai chi and karate.
The programme will feature prominent silat practitioners like Pendita Mahaguru Prof Azlan Jumat bin Abdul Ghanie and Mahaguru Mohamed Faid bin Musa, who will lead silat training and demonstrations. Additionally, it will include sharing sessions and a panel discussion to explore contemporary trends, techniques and the future of martial arts.
The opening ceremony also highlighted philanthropy, raising RM13,500 for The National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) and Yayasan Sunbeams Home.
Yang Berbahagia Dato' Peter Ng, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Group Founder and Executive Chairman, officially launched the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Youth Film Festival! The event is organised by the Mass Communication students from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts as their final year project.
